Production Assistant (Maternity Cover FTC) – UKi Media

Location: Dorking, United Kingdom; hybrid with at least three days per week in the office

Company

UKi Media & Events is an international specialist event organiser and publishing company covering automotive, aerospace, marine, meteorological, and logistics sectors.

What you will do

• Create and maintain copy lists, advertising indexes, and publication production records.
• Chase advertisers and stakeholders for copy, content, artwork, and approvals against deadlines.
• Prepare advertisement and publication PDFs, check page numbers and proofs, and coordinate required amendments.
• Liaise with printers, manage print orders and deadlines, and ensure artwork is supplied on time.
• Prepare and upload completed digital magazines to BlueToad, checking URL accuracy before publication.
• Raise requisitions in Unit4, coordinate purchase orders, obtain printer quotations, and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail when checking content, artwork, and proofs.
• Confident written and verbal communication and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Good administration and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in publishing, production, print, media, or another deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with Unit4; training can be provided.
• Experience with digital publishing platforms or BlueToad.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and engaging offices in Dorking.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity.
• Opportunity to work across specialist publications and global B2B events.
• DBS or credit checks may be requested if required for the role.